- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and focus
- LGBT identity support
About Jennifer
Jennifer VanDerTuuk-Perkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience. She focuses on helping adults facing stress, anxiety, ADHD, and identity questions. People often come to her when life changes feel overwhelming or when past hurts keep getting in the way of daily life.
She works in straightforward, practical ways to help clients name what is happening and decide what to try next. Sessions often address grief, divorce, career transitions, and the strain that comes from caregiver roles or first responder work. Jennifer also supports people navigating military or veteran issues and those coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
Her background includes long experience with trauma, ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, and issues common to women and LGBT people. She has worked across a range of adult life stages and brings years of clinical practice to each session. Her credential is LPC and she practices in Michigan.
Jennifer aims to help people recognize patterns that cause suffering and to build practical ways to respond differently. She encourages small steps that fit real life, like adjusting routines or testing new habits. The goal is clearer thinking and more usable tools for day-to-day problems.
If someone is ready to begin, the typical path is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Telehealth is offered in Michigan and Pennsylvania, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Jennifer uses evidence-based techniques focused on trauma recovery and attention challenges. Trauma-focused work helps people put words to painful events, reduce distressing reactions, and practice coping skills for flashbacks or strong emotions. Approaches for ADHD concentrate on structure, organizing routines, and testing small behavior changes to improve focus and daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tries techniques that match those needs. If something isn't helpful, adjustments are made together so the work stays practical and relevant.
For online therapy with this clinician, please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not fully specified. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and offer quicker check-ins on a stressful day. It can also allow sessions during a lunch break or from a quieter spot when scheduling is tight. Licensed professionals can guide how to use the session time most effectively for coping after life changes or disaster-related stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, ADHD, and identity concerns. Additional focuses include trauma, caregiver stress, post-traumatic stress, and coping after disasters.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and problem-focused, aimed at naming patterns and trying manageable changes. The approach emphasizes real-life steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Jennifer has 27 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of issues. That background includes work related to veteran and first responder concerns.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licenses in Michigan and Pennsylvania and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she provides services within the United States.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and pricing varies by location and therapist availability. Exact costs depend on those factors.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.